HC Deb 10 May 2004 vol 421 c2W
Bob Spink

To ask the Leader of the House how much his Office spent on external consultants and advisers in each of the last three years. [171873]

Mr. Woolas

The Office of the Leader of the House of Commons was established in June 2003 and since then has spent £38,514.67 on external consultants and advisers. This expenditure was required for the development and hosting of the Office website (www.commonsleader.gov.uk).